As artificial intelligence and machine learning become ubiquitous across industries, workers at all levels are seeking practical knowledge about AI: its implications, limitations, and uses across various domains. The Graduate Certificate in AI Applications is designed for professionals with a broad spectrum of academic and professional expertise seeking to harness the power of AI within their respective industries. The program offers professionals a comprehensive understanding of AI fundamentals and the opportunity to learn to effectively apply AI applications to their own contexts and products. Through a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills development, professionals will be equipped with the tools necessary to make informed decisions about when and how to leverage AI technologies.
The curriculum offers instruction on how to leverage AI technologies responsibly, ethically, and effectively within organizations and how to advocate for the responsible use of AI and mitigate risks associated with AI deployment, while also understanding the human-centered aspects of AI development and implementation.
Students are admitted to the certificate program by one of the following colleges and students follow all policies associated with their home college:
- Bouvé College of Health Sciences
- College of Arts, Media, and Design
- College of Engineering
- D'Amore-McKim School of Business
- Mills College at Northeastern
- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required Courses
Experiential Courses
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
| 4 |
| AI in Education | |
| AI Across the Health Sciences | |
| Data Mining for Engineering Applications | |
| AI in Media Industries | |
| Strategic AI for Business | |
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
16 total semester hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required
